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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,335

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $36,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,866

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $33,227

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620172017
ModelGolf / GTIE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimGTI SEE400E550
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,025 $54,550 $60,650
Base Invoice $26,904 $50,732 $56,405
Driver Assistance Package 1,495    
Lighting Package 995    
Premium 3 Package   3,500 3,500
Premium 2 Package   2,825 2,825
Premium 1 Package   4,100 4,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Rear spoiler   350 350
Illuminated door sill trim plates   800 800
Driver Assistance Package 1,286    
Lighting Package 856    
Premium 3 Package   3,255 3,255
Premium 2 Package   2,628 2,628
Premium 1 Package   3,813 3,813
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Rear spoiler   326 326
Illuminated door sill trim plates   744 744
Options (change) 2,490 12,295 12,295
Options (change) 2,142 11,436 11,436
Destination 820 925 925
Total Price $31,335 $67,770 $73,870
Total Invoice $29,866 $63,093 $68,766

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,240
Model Year201620172017
ModelGolf / GTIE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimGTI SEE400E550
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4329hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$31,335$67,770$73,870
Adjustments for Features0-7,505-7,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,335$60,265$65,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,700
Total Invoice$29,866$63,093$68,766
Adjustments for Features0-6,987-7,359
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,866$56,106$61,407
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,301

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year201620172017
ModelGolf / GTIE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimGTI SEE400E550
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Navigation system $600$600
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,975$11,480$11,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,505$7,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,987-7,359

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20162017
ModelGolf / GTIE-Class (2-door)
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in108.7 in
Length167.5 in185.0 in
Width70.5 in70.3 in
Height57.2 in54.8 in
Curb Weight2,902 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested285097%
Total Not Requested1003%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested270077%
Total Not Requested80023%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Total Requested55039%
Total Not Requested85061%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested85032%
Total Not Requested181568%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested270077%
Total Not Requested80023%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Total Requested55039%
Total Not Requested85061%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested85032%
Total Not Requested181568%

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